Controller

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Controller who is ready to build. Maybern is a Series B fund accounting SaaS platform scaling from 75 to 120+ people, and this is our first internal accounting hire. You will own everything from the general ledger to investor-ready financial statements, take us through our first institutional audit, and build the accounting infrastructure from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Own the Close: Drive month-end close in partnership with our outside accounting firm. Maintain the GL, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and all accounting policies.
• Build Audit Readiness: Lead Maybern’s first institutional audit for our next fiscal year: auditor selection, pre-audit readiness, PBC preparation, and fieldwork management.
• Build internal controls appropriate for a high-growth Series B.
• Drive Revenue Integrity: Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 across Maybern’s enterprise SaaS contract structures. Partner with our Strategic Finance Lead to reconcile CARR, ARR, and deferred revenue so our numbers are auditable and investor-ready.
• Own Technical Accounting & Accounting Policies: Own Maybern’s formal accounting policy positions. ASC 718 (stock-based compensation): maintain the grant schedule, recognize expenses, estimate forfeitures, and handle adjustments for terminated employees. ASC 350-40 (capitalized software development costs): establish the policy and own ongoing capitalization decisions. ASC 340-40 (deferred commissions). COGS vs. opex allocation methodology.
• Modernize the Stack: Optimize our current tools (QuickBooks, Carta, Rippling, Ramp, Runway) and recommend the right GL and accounting infrastructure for the next 18–24 months.
• Implement scalable processes and leverage AI tools to operate at a higher leverage ratio than headcount alone would suggest.
• Partner Across the Business: Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to board materials. Support fundraising activities and investor diligence. Coordinate cap table, 409a, and equity accounting (ASC 718) with Carta. Collaborate with our Strategic Finance Lead on financial forecasting, department budgets, and strategic projects.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 4+ years in Big 4 or equivalent and 2+ years at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
• CPA holder
• A deep understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS and subscription models
• Hands-on experience with technical accounting standards beyond ASC 606 specifically ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 350-40 (capitalized software development costs), and ASC 340-40 (commission expensing)
• Strong experience owning and improving month-end and quarter-end close processes end-to-end, with a track record of delivering clean, on-time results
• Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing financial systems an ERP, billing system, or AP platform
• Experience partnering with external audit firms and can manage auditor relationships effectively
• Demonstrated track record of leveraging the latest tools to improve accounting workflows in practice